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Yes,hang in there. Life happens and crappy things happen. You have come too far to give up now. Stay positive and don't let the negative stuff get in your head. This too shall pass. It is as much as a reminder for me also. It will work out. Good luck and know you have support here.

We have to pay about 3 thousand out of 25 thousand dollars. My doctors office found all that out after my first consult. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

Surgeon told me no gummy Vitamins. They could cause blocking and dont digest well. I think every surgeon is different. Mine recommends bariatric chewable vitamins. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

I should hear any day now. Congrats to you!!!

There are lots of nice supportive people on here. Ignore the rest. They arent on here for the right reasons!

Let me know if you try it. That is a great idea.

Good luck to you. I am waiting for insurance approval after 6 months of appointments and classes. Hopefully any day now to get a date! Parties and celebrations will always be a challenge. Hope it is smooth sailing for you from now on!

I am waiting for a surgery date.My doc doesn't do a preop liquid either.Good luck. Hopefully I wont be too far behind you!

Prayers and best wishes to you. You will do great!!!

Wow they do seem very disorganized to say the least. Not a very smooth program. I am now awaiting surgery approval after 6 months of tests,classes etc. My experience had a couple minor glitches but nothing like what you have had. I would certainly let your surgeon know of the problems you have had. Any descent surgeon would want the whole experience to go smoothly or his business would not be productive. I am glad you have a good surgeon because that is the most important thing. I do believe however a good surgeon would want patients to have a knowledgeable positive experience so you will have a great outcome. If the surgeon is not concerned with that...hmmm that would raise some red flags for me personally. Sorry you had to go through this. The process is very stressful when things go well and are organized. Best of luck to you and wish you only great things! Keep me posted! Your complaints to the proper people may help all the future patients I hope!

My surgeon says my stomach will be the size of a small banana. Waiting on insurance approval...then surgery will be scheduled! After 6 months of preparing I am so ready...scared...but ready! Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

Anyone in boise getting sleeved june or july? Would love to keep in touch and see who your doc is. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

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That is awesome. We went to a cooking class last night. I have my last 6 month doctor visit june 13. Then they send it in for approval. I am scared but sooo ready!! Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

Weight watchers didnt count for me. Had to be a doctor, which seemed silly to me, but depends again on your insurance. They are sure different. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

I started in February. It has taken 6 months to meet all the requirements of my insurance. Should be sleeved late June or early July. I was very disappointed having to wait so long, however the journey with all the appointments have taught me a lot. It has also taught me patience and to get my brain properly prepared. It goes by pretty fast. Good luck to you and keep us posted.

Oops wishful thinking. My surgery should ne june or july. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

Keep in touch Lindsey and let me know how you are doing. I live in boise and have Dr. Valentine. Surgery end of May or June. Good luck!!! Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

The support groups are good to go to. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

Being sleeved june or july. Boise here. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

My doc doesnt do any preop diet except the day before surgery. They used to up to a year ago.They found patients were having surgery and starting out malnourished. Since they quit the pre op diet the nutritionist said patients do much better. We will see. Surgery probably last of june or july. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

25,000 in idaho Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

How do i find the Sleever group on facebook? Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

Same here. Mandatory. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

Wow any surgery I have ever had made me bring cpap to the hospital. They wouldn't do mine either without it. Interesting!!! Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App